A curious whirlpool formation supposedly capable of entangling or engulfing branches, tree trunks, or whole rafts full of hapless tourists.

One man's attempt to create an artistic wonder on a run-down block in Detroit.

This historic Rhode Island mini-cemetery features a number of headstones run through with mysterious holes.

This southwestern historic site was designed and built by an artist who wanted his work to "feel at home."

Unicorns, elephants, and bears, oh my!

This stoic, if derpy, giant stands as a monument to Oregon's statehood and the novelty culture of yesteryear.

This Route 66 classic sports a giant fiberglass rabbit that you can ride.

The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.

A fine, large-aperture telescope available for public use.

Hundreds of glow-in-the-dark objects light up a museum in a historic zinc mine.

One of the largest-ever mental hospitals now sits abandoned, surrounded by 25,000 unmarked graves.

Wayne Newton's sprawling estate is now open for visitors to catch a glimpse of his "heart and soul."

A wonderful collection of all things Oz is nestled in the heart of Kansas.

A pink cottage covered in hearts served as a haven and a resting place for LGBTQ activists.

The largest natural travertine bridge in the world is nestled in a small canyon in central Arizona.

The internal railway of one of the biggest steel plants in America has been transformed into a linear park with unique industrial views.

The rocks of a certain area of Butte, Montana give off a musical ring when hit.

Race through the maze, get your name on the sign.

The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.

This tiny patch of arid sand sits in one of the greenest states in the United States.

A museum celebrating the Victorian obsession with hair art.

This perfectly preserved Chinese medicine shop was untouched for decades before being reopened as a museum.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.